Successful Placement Spotlight: Senior Engineering Consultant for the Paper Industry
- John Strunk
- Aug 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
At Windermere Executive Search & Recruitment, we pride ourselves on solving the toughest hiring challenges. Recently, a senior leader at a well-established engineering firm reached out with an urgent need: filling a Senior Engineering Consultant role that had been sitting vacant for nearly two years.
Understanding the Challenge
This wasn’t an ordinary search. The position required a highly skilled consultant with extensive pulp and paper process engineering expertise—a rare combination of hands-on technical depth, leadership skills, and project engineering experience. The client had struggled for almost two years to find the right person, despite exhausting traditional recruiting channels.
Leveraging Industry Expertise to Deliver Results
Drawing on my own 25+ years of work experience in the pulp and paper and packaging industries, along with the talents, knowledge, and connections I’ve built over my career, I was able to target and engage candidates who fit this exact profile. My professionalism and reputation in the industry opened doors that typical recruiting efforts couldn’t.
Within just a few months, I successfully identified, vetted, and presented a candidate who not only met but exceeded the client’s expectations. After nearly two years of unsuccessful searching, the client finally had a solid hire who could make an immediate impact.
Why This Was a Win for the Client
Partnering with Windermere Executive Search & Recruitment provided this client with significant advantages, including:
Speed: We filled a role in months that had been vacant for years.
Access to Hidden Talent: My network and reputation allowed me to reach passive candidates not actively applying through job boards.
Industry Knowledge: With hands-on pulp and paper experience, I knew exactly what technical qualifications and real-world skills mattered most.
Quality Over Quantity: Instead of overwhelming the client with resumes, I delivered a carefully vetted, targeted shortlist.
Confidence in the Hire: The client gained peace of mind knowing they had the right person for such a critical role.
A True Success Story
This placement was not only a win for the client but also a reminder of why partnering with a specialized search firm makes a difference. We don’t just find candidates—we deliver the right professionals who can step in and make an impact.
If your company has been struggling to fill a hard-to-find technical, engineering, or leadership role, Windermere Executive Search & Recruitment can deliver the same level of success.
Contact Us Today to discuss your hiring needs or Explore Open Positions if you’re an experienced professional ready for your next opportunity. Email: john.strunk@windermererecruit.com
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Disclaimer: The details in this blog post are shared for informational purposes and to illustrate the value Windermere Executive Search & Recruitment brings to clients. Certain details have been generalized or anonymized to protect client and candidate confidentiality. This post should not be considered a job advertisement, nor does it guarantee future placement outcomes. Each search engagement is unique and results may vary.
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: John Strunk
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